Sunday, August 17, 2008

"Polysexuality" refers to people who are emotionally and/or sexually attracted to more than one gender. They do not choose the term bisexual because "bi" connotates only two genders. "Polysexuals" should not be confused with pansexuals because pan means all while poly means many and while there are some similar overlaps, a polysexual may be attracted to some gender variant people but not have the capability or desire to be with some others.

Like Kid A, I identify as bisexual, but I've considered identifying as pan- or polysexual. Polysexual is the best fit for me, but it just seems like it would be too easily misunderstood and confused with polyamorous, which I'm not. I have a definite attraction to androgynous and genderqueer folk, though, so the term bisexual does seem a bit lacking...